Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) Reviews, Competitors and Pricing

it_user1052997

IS Manager with 51-200 employees

Jun 26, 2019

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Easy to to use and has a quick and straightforward setup

Pros and Cons

"The most valuable features are its ease of use and its good performance."

"The product could be improved with more security. The product needs a bit more experience in the market. I think you don't have the possibility to add other hardware. It could be improved with the ability to add and extend."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for electronic VPN management and HR applications.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are its ease of use and its good performance.

What needs improvement?

The product could be improved with more security. The product needs a bit more experience in the market. I think you don't have the possibility to add other hardware. It could be improved with the ability to add and extend.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Nutanix since June 2017.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability, in my opinion, is very good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability from my impression of the solution is that it's very good. We have 300 users.

How are customer service and support?

My experience with customer support has been good. They're quick in response and offer quality help.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously, we used VMware. But it's a completely different solution with a different platform.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. It wasn't complex; it was easy to setup. Deployment took about 2 to 3 hours maximum. We require five people for deployment and maintenance.

What about the implementation team?

When it came time to implement, we have our own service provider, so we went with them.

What other advice do I have?

The advice I would give would be to ensure you choose the right configuration.

I like the product very much. I would say use it as a solution. I would rate this solution 8 out of 10.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

it_user692268

Systems Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Jun 27, 2017

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Scalability is the most valuable feature. It is easy to scale-up and scale-out without impact on performance.

What is most valuable?

Scalability is the most valuable feature because it is easy to scale-up and scale-out without impact in performance since it is always online.

How has it helped my organization?

Improves the management of our virtual infrastructure in a unified point and with unified support team.

What needs improvement?

Cloud integration, automation and orchestration need improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Nutanix for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have not had any stability issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have not had any scalability issues.

How are customer service and technical support?

I rate support 8/10.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I didn’t have a previous solution. I tested different solutions for my customers, such as Nutanix, VSAN, HPE VSA, etc, and evaluated them, but the solutions are for my customers. Also, I test all solutions in our infrastructure.

How was the initial setup?

Setup was very easy. With a few steps and a nice wizard, you have your infrastructure up.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Is not a cheap solution, compare with competitors, but you must consider all variables in the environment to calculate the TCO. You have pre-sales tool Nutanix Sizer to calculate the TCO.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I looked at VMware vSAN, and HPE VSA.

What other advice do I have?

Use the sizing tools in order to design the infrastructure properly.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We are Nutanix Partner/Reseller.